In today鈥檚 globalizing world, the study of a second language is crucial. Prepare to take your place in the global and multicultural marketplace by gaining a strong, practical foundation in the Spanish language, and in the literature and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
You鈥檒l hone your oral and written skills through close faculty advising and engagement, immersive study abroad experiences and access to our Foreign Language Media Center.
Majoring in Spanish will open the door to a multitude of careers. The need for bilingual professionals exists in every field. Graduating with a foreign language degree in Spanish will open the door to a multitude of careers.
Our program encompasses a broad study in Spanish composition and translation, phonetics and conversation, and the cultures and literatures of the Spanish-speaking world.
*Source: leadingwithlanguages.org
43+
study abroad programs available at Rider
56%
of U.S. employers say their second language demand will increase in the next five years
85%
of U.S. employers report that Spanish is the most in-demand second language
The Spanish program has made me value, even more, my heritage, and my abilities to communicate with others in a language other than English.
Gain insight into the diverse, cultural world we live in through rich experiences that take your education beyond the classroom. Spanish majors enjoy immersive study abroad and co-curricular opportunities that supplement their learning and allow them to apply the concepts and theories learned in the academic setting to the real world.
Develop your basic skills in and beyond the classroom. Watch the video to learn more about SPA-102. An exciting travel course that allows students to improve their language skills while experiencing the world through the eyes of the other culture.
Learn more about financial aid, tuition and the various options we offer to make your college education affordable.
Professor, Department Chair
Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Fine Arts
escheiber [at] rider.edu
609-896-5124
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